Information and resources for parents & families with LGBTQ+ loved ones

* Are you a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle of a family member who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or nonbinary (LGBTQ+)?

* Are you trying to understand what's going on?

* Are you feeling alone, or looking for support for yourself or your family?

* Or maybe just looking to meet with other families with similar experiences?

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Finding out that your beloved child is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) can be challenging. As a parent, you may experience many emotions, have lots of worries and concerns, and might find yourself asking lots of questions. 

Please know that you are not alone. See list of resources below.

resources for parents & loved ones with LGBTQ+ family members:

1. Local community resources

2. Mainstream media articles

3. Resources in Singapore’s other official languages (Chinese, Malay & Tamil)

4. Book titles

5. Local videos

6. Regional organisations (East, South & South-East Asia)

7. International videos

Please Note: The resources on this page are more relevant for parents & loved ones with LGBTQ+ family members. If you are a parent who is LGBTQ+ yourself, you can refer to this page instead.

 
 

1. LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The following local community resources may be useful if your child identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning or gender-diverse (LGBTQ+).

I’ll Walk With You is a guide for parents of transgender children to answer their frequently asked questions about what it means to be transgender, and to transition. Translated versions are also available: 伴您同行 (Mandarin), Sentiasa Bersamamu (Malay), and உன்னோடு நான் வருவேன் (Tamil).

Oogachaga is Singapore’s most established community-based, professional non-profit organisation working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families since 1999. Services include professional counselling, youth programme and family support.

SAFE Singapore (Supporting, Affirming & Empowering our LGBTQ family and friends) Support group for parents, families and friends of LGBTQ persons, who believe in a society that accepts, affirms and empowers everyone to participate fully in it, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Pelangi Pride Centre  LGBTQ library, community space and resource centre run entirely by volunteers. Their collection includes titles for parents of LGBTQ+ children.

Rainbow Families Singapore is an online photography exhibition where at least one member of the family is queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Same But Different: A Legal Guidebook for LGBT Couples and Families in Singapore    Volunteer-run non-profit project to bring easily understandable, sustained, free legal advice on some issues faced by LGBT couples & families in Singapore.

5. LOCAL VIDEOS

When Claire (they/them) came out to their dad, Christopher, he accepted them without hesitation.

AJ thought telling his mother he was gay was difficult, until he had to break the news of something even more life-changing.

Singaporean mother talks about her journey towards accepting her lesbian daughter.

Singaporean father and mother talk about the journey with their transgender child.

Moey & Chee Kiang’s Christian journey of affirming their transgender daughter

Singaporean mother tells us what it's like to have two gay sons and offers some valuable advice to other parents of LGBT children.

The Inter-University LGBT Network released this video for parents to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17 May 2020

For the first time on national TV, LGBT individuals, their parents, and religious leaders get personal for a frank discussion on the rift that divides them. Join Janil Puthucheary, chairman of OnePeople.sg as he gets them to open up on how LGBT issues have deeply affected their lives and lives of people they care for. Through these candid conversations, Janil hopes to answer: what does it take for LGBT individuals to reconcile their sexuality with family, faith and community – in a society that is just beginning to find its footing in accommodating them?